CLOTRIMAZOL AL 1% cream, 20 g

CLOTRIMAZOL AL 1% - Proven help with skin and athlete's foot

Many adults in Germany suffer from athlete's foot or fungal skin infections.Fungi thrive particularly well in moist and warm environments, such as those often found in skin folds.If the skin is broken or cracked, fungi can easily invade, multiply quickly and spread further.Typical symptoms include itching, redness, burning, skin changes and inflammation.

Fungal infections rarely heal on their own and are often uncomfortable.Therefore, at the first signs, consistent treatment with clotrimazole should be carried out to inhibit the fungal growth.Clotrimazole is a proven active ingredient that has been used successfully for years to treat skin fungus and athlete's foot.The product is well tolerated and is suitable for regular external use for superficial fungal infections of the feet and skin.

No prescription is required for this product.

Clotrimazole - proven active ingredient against mycoses

Clotrimazole is an antifungal drug that attacks the cell membrane of the fungus during its growth phase.This causes the cell membrane to leak, the fungus loses its ability to reproduce and eventually dies.Many fungal infections can be treated this way.The treatment can also alleviate accompanying symptoms such as itching, redness or burning.

Application recommendation

Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, Clotrimazole AL 1% cream is consistently applied thinly to the affected skin areas 2 to 3 times a day and rubbed in.A small amount of the cream is usually sufficient.Regular and sufficiently long use is important for the success of the treatment.The duration of treatment depends on the extent and the region affected.In order to achieve complete healing and prevent relapses, treatment should not be stopped after the acute symptoms have subsided, but should be continued for at least 4 weeks.In the case of athlete's foot, treatment should continue for about 2 weeks after all signs of the disease have disappeared, despite rapid subjective improvement.

Athlete's foot - a frequent guest

Fungi prefer warm and humid environments, so infection is common in swimming pools, saunas or locker rooms.Wearing slippers and regular foot hygiene can prevent infection.If athlete's foot does occur, clotrimazole AL can help with treatment.

Increased risk of mycoses

Some people are at higher risk of yeast infections.These include people with inherited susceptibility, older people, people with poor circulation or those who are overweight.Diabetics or chronically ill people become ill more easily.Here, early use of clotrimazole AL 1% when symptoms first appear can help to stop fungal infections.

Wear the right clothing

Airy dresses made from breathable materials such as cotton, silk or linen are beneficial for a healthy skin climate.Changing clothes and shoes regularly can also prevent fungal diseases.Synthetic materials, on the other hand, promote moisture and heat - ideal conditions for skin fungus.At the first symptoms of a skin fungus, treatment with clotrimazole is recommended to quickly contain the infection.

Frequently asked questions & Answers

How long does CLOTRIMAZOL AL 1% cream last after opening?

CLOTRIMAZOL AL 1% Cream must not be used after the expiry date stated on the tube.

What if treatment with CLOTRIMAZOL AL 1% cream is not enough?

If you feel that the effect of CLOTRIMAZOL AL 1% cream is too weak or that the fungus continues to spread, you should consult a doctor.

How can a fungal infection be prevented?

There are some rules of conduct that should be followed to prevent this.In shared sanitary facilities, wearing slippers prevents contact with athlete's foot - at home it helps not to share towels and to wash your hands thoroughly.Anyone who is prone to fungal infections should definitely make sure to dry and care for the skin - especially in skin folds - thoroughly.

When can treatment with CLOTRIMAZOL AL 1% cream be stopped?

Regular and sufficiently long use of the cream is important for the success of the treatment.The duration of treatment depends, among other things, on the affected skin region and the extent of the fungal skin infection.

Ingredients

1 g of cream contains 0.01 g of clotrimazole.The other ingredients are: benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol (Ph. Eur.), Hexadecyl palmitate, octyldodecanol (Ph. Eur.), Polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, purified water.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be used if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients of the medicine.

Intake

The cream is applied thinly to the affected skin areas with your fingers and then rubbed into the skin.

Patient information

Particular care is required when using it.You should only use deodorants or other cosmetics on the affected skin areas after consulting your doctor, as a reduction in effectiveness cannot be ruled out.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy, ask your doctor or pharmacy before using the balm.Clotrimazole should not be used in early pregnancy out of caution.To prevent small amounts of active ingredient from passing into breast milk, clotrimazole AL 1% must not be used in the breast area for athlete's foot during breastfeeding.